Heidelberg to Karlsruhe train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe

Showing times and prices for Jun 10

Cheapest price

€7

Average price

€24

Fastest journey

34 m

Average duration

38 m

Trains per day

45

Distance

50 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.

Fast trains

Of the 45 trains that leave Heidelberg for Karlsruhe on Wed, Jun 10, 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jun 10 the direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .

On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest trains will take 42 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 795
    12:43 PM0h34
    Heidelberg Hbf
    1:17 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    71One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 799
    4:43 PM0h36
    Heidelberg Hbf
    5:19 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    71One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 791
    8:43 AM0h36
    Heidelberg Hbf
    9:19 AMKarlsruhe Hbf
    101One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 279
    11:13 AM0h46
    Heidelberg Hbf
    11:59 AMKarlsruhe Hbf
    181One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 371
    1:13 PM0h46
    Heidelberg Hbf
    1:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf
    181One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Heidelberg to Karlsruhe

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €4.

Distance: 50 km

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€9

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Average total duration

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Live departures

Heidelberg to Karlsruhe train times

The table below shows live departures for Heidelberg to Karlsruhe trains for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 698 · IC 60403
Delayed
12:19 AM 2:02 AMHeidelberg Hbf
1h58
2:00 AM 2:00 AMKarlsruhe Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 60471
Delayed
3:34 AM 5:34 AMHeidelberg Hbf
0h28
4:02 AM 4:02 AMKarlsruhe Hbf
0 transfersDirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain2:59 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h27
3:26 PM Karlsruhe Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 201
On time
6:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h46
6:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS36:18 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h42
7:00 PM Karlsruhe Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS2 · ICE 75
On time
6:33 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h50
7:23 PM Karlsruhe Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS36:47 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h56
7:43 PM Karlsruhe Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 377
On time
7:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h46
7:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · 190287:18 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h06
8:24 PM Karlsruhe Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS2 · IC 1948
On time
7:33 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h02
8:35 PM Karlsruhe Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS37:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h48
8:36 PM Karlsruhe Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 203
On time
8:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h46
8:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS2 · ECE 9
On time
8:33 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h50
9:23 PM Karlsruhe Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS38:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h50
9:38 PM Karlsruhe Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS1 · ICE 379
On time
9:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h46
9:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS39:24 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h48
10:12 PM Karlsruhe Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS2 · ICE 205
On time
10:14 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h45
10:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS310:24 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h49
11:13 PM Karlsruhe Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn19629 · S3210:33 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h59
11:32 PM Karlsruhe Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS311:25 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h52
12:17 AM Karlsruhe Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS35:58 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h46
6:44 AM Karlsruhe Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 273
Delayed
6:02 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h57
4:59 AM 4:59 AMKarlsruhe Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS36:31 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h46
7:17 AM Karlsruhe Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS36:47 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h46
7:33 AM Karlsruhe Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS37:07 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h43
7:50 AM Karlsruhe Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 275
On time
7:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h46
7:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS37:25 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h46
8:11 AM Karlsruhe Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS37:48 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h47
8:35 AM Karlsruhe Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn4115 · ICE 101
On time
8:17 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h42
8:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS38:18 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h42
9:00 AM Karlsruhe Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 791
On time
8:43 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h36
9:19 AM Karlsruhe Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS38:48 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h48
9:36 AM Karlsruhe Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 277
On time
9:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h46
9:59 AM Karlsruhe Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · 190089:18 AM Heidelberg Hbf
1h07
10:25 AM Karlsruhe Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS39:48 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h48
10:36 AM Karlsruhe Hbf0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe?

The best time to book your train from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe is 7 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Heidelberg to Karlsruhe route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe

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Trains from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe run on average 7 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 27m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
50 km
Average train duration
37m
Cheapest ticket price
€4
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
27m
First train
12:06 AM
Last train
11:44 PM
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
28 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), DB Regio Stuttgart from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), DB Regio Stuttgart trains will get you between Heidelberg and Karlsruhe from €4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
35m
Cheapest Price
€8
Deutsche Bahn frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone

FlixTrain

About
FlixTrain is a German railway company owned by FlixMobility, the parent company of FlixBus. Since 2018, it has connected major German cities such as Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, Berlin, and Frankfurt, and also operates routes in Sweden, including Stockholm to Gothenburg. All FlixTrain services run on 100% renewable energy. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, toilets, USB ports, power outlets, generous legroom, and free Wi-Fi on most trains. Food and drinks are available, and every ticket guarantees a seat. Passengers can bring luggage free of charge, provided it fits in the racks. Popular German routes include Berlin–Hamburg, Frankfurt–Stuttgart, and Cologne–Hamburg, offering a sustainable and comfortable way to travel
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
27m
Cheapest Price
€4
FlixTrain frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage (max 7kg) and 1 piece of luggage (max 20kg)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and drinks available for purchase from onboard service
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
28m
Cheapest Price
€25
Österreichische Bundesbahnen frequency
1 a day

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
33m
Cheapest Price
€16
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) frequency
22 a day

DB Regio Stuttgart

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
55m
DB Regio Stuttgart frequency
5 a day

FAQs: Trains from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Karlsruhe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe can start from as little as €4 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Heidelberg to Karlsruhe is €9; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe is 27m to travel the 50 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe leaves at 12:06 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe leaves at 11:44 PM.
Yes,there are 4 direct trains a day from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe, you can count on Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), DB Regio Stuttgart for the best way to get you to Karlsruhe. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Heidelberg and Karlsruhe and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Karlsruhe from Heidelberg is worth doing with a journey time of 27m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Heidelberg and Karlsruhe including taking a bus and train.

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Popular train stations from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe

Heidelberg
Karlsruhe
The major train station for departures in Heidelberg is Heidelberg Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Heidelberg Hbf for your trip from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe.
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Bike RentalBike Rental
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information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
  • Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
  • Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
  • Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
  • Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
  • Saturday: 09:00 - 19:00
  • Sunday: 09:00 - 19:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Dining
Dining
  • Heid´s Grill
  • McDonald's
  • Uuuhmami
  • Taj Mahal
Hotel
Hotel
  • Leonardo Hotel
  • Qube Hotel
  • NH Heidelberg
  • Krokodil
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Amenities at train station
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LockersLockers
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ParkingParking
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Bike RentalBike Rental
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ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Dufke
  • Stettiner Klause
  • Hakim's Imbiss
  • KOLBEZ Cafe
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Rose
Heidelberg-AltstadtWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
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ATMATM
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AccessibilityAccessibility
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LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Dining
Dining
  • Persepolis
  • Zum Brückenaff
  • 'S' Kastanie
  • Choa
Hotel
Hotel
  • Parkhotel Atlantic
  • Hackteufel
  • Goldener Falke
  • Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg

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